That all too familiar post needle pain has barely left people's arms but Aussies as young as 30 are being asked to prepare for a fourth COVID jab.
The Australian Technical Advisory Body on Immunisation has recommended fourth vaccine doses for Australians aged 50 and over.
And people over the age of 30 will also be able to get a fourth jab - if they choose to do so.
Just last week Australia passed the grim milestone of 10,000 COVID deaths, so a little extra protection is sure to be welcomed by millions of Aussies.
However, the ongoing pandemic is just one of the problems families across the country are dealing with.
We have flooding in NSW, police even had to step in and rescue a 72-year-old woman from floodwaters near Kempsey in the state's north earlier today.
We also have 15 million dead bees, skyrocketing rent and the rising cost of living.
But it's not only everyday Aussies who are disappointed in the RBA's decision to raise interest rates earlier this week.
Economists have renewed pushes for an RBA review claiming the bank lacks transparency and is ill-equipped for the future economy.
However, there is a small silver lining for those of us on a stay-at-home budget.
ALDI will be opening a pop-up wine bar where the cheapest glass of vino is only 83 cents.
Many people chose to combat the rising costs of fruit and veggies by growing their own at home, but for most people a vineyard is simply off the table.
Nick Kyrgios has also broken his silence on revelations he will face an assault charge next month.
The tennis star admitted he is "only human" and signalled a desire to give his side of the story.
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